2002 Ford Excursion vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2080 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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