1990 Fiat Uno 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 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 941 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Uno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Escape |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
