1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (176 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 248 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (321 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Escape |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
