2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 254 kg more than 1986 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, 2005 Ford Fiesta (208 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 1986 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Escort |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 54 L |