1984 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Escort | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escort | Touareg |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2893 mm |