Ford Escort 1995 vs Chevrolet Blazer 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Escort) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Blazer) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford Escort engine produces 24 HP less power than Chevrolet Blazer, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Chevrolet Blazer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Escort) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Blazer) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 2.09 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.65 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 30 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Blazer, 41 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1903 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 3000 | |
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