1990 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 17 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 271 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escort | 307 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
