1990 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Ignis 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Ignis (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Ignis.
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 (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. 2001 Suzuki Ignis 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 Suzuki Ignis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 2001 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Escort | Ignis |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |