1990 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 331 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Escape |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
