FSO Polonez Caro (1991 – 2002) vs Ford Escort Clipper (1991 – 1992): specs compared
Both offer around 103 hp at most. The Ford Escort Clipper is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.4 s against 12.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,015 kg against 1,111 kg. At 4,321 mm, the FSO Polonez Caro is 51 mm longer than the Ford Escort Clipper.
| Specification |
FSO
Polonez Caro
1991 – 2002
|
Ford
Escort Clipper
1991 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Documented years | 1991 – 2002 | 1991 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 103 hp | 60 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 114 – 129 Nm | 103 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.8 – 19.7 s | 10.4 – 19.2 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 159 km/h | 150 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.5 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,111 – 1,116 kg | 1,015 – 1,087 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.