Ford Escort 1996 vs Chrysler Stratus 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler Stratus is a more dynamic driving. Ford Escort engine produces 61 HP less power than Chrysler Stratus, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Chrysler Stratus. Due to the lower power, Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that by driving the Ford Escort over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Escort gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 380'000 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 Chrysler Stratus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Stratus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.37 m | |
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Ford Escort is smaller. Ford Escort is 46 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Escort is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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