1990 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2007 Saturn Vue 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Saturn Vue (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2007 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Escort | Vue |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
