1980 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2009 Ford Kuga is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Kuga weights approximately 665 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2009 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Kuga |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
