1990 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1997 Opel Vectra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. Both 1990 Ford Escort and 1997 Opel Vectra are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Opel Vectra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Vectra weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort.
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, 1990 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Vectra. (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 1997 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Vectra |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |