1990 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 15 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 771 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.

Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.

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