Mazda 323 1989 vs Ford Escort 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 and Ford Escort have the same engine power, but Mazda 323 torque is 1 NM more than Ford Escort. Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Escort engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.35 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 16 cm longer than the Ford Escort, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford Escort, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`550 kg | 850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
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