2002 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Mazda 626
To start off, both 2002 Ford Escort and 2002 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 626 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Escort (178 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 626. (152 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Escort | 2002 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | 626 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |