1989 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1989 Ford Escort and 1989 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Quantum (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Quantum should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volkswagen Quantum weights approximately 105 kg more than 1989 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Volkswagen Quantum (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Escort | 1989 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escort | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
