1990 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am

To start off, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 11 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. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 365 kg more than 1990 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, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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