Ford Escort 5 Doors (1990 – 1992) vs Mazda 323 Hatchback (1989 – 1994): specs compared
Both offer around 105 hp at most. The Ford Escort 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.4 s against 11.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Mazda 323 Hatchback is the lighter car, from 925 kg against 950 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Escort 5 Doors
1990 – 1992
|
Mazda
323 Hatchback
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1992 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 105 hp | 56 – 106 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 153 Nm | 99 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 18.1 s | 11.2 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 152 – 187 km/h | 145 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 7.7 L/100 km | 5.9 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,041 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,379 – 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 950 – 1,033 kg | 925 – 1,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.