1990 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Mazda Premacy is newer by 19 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 285 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, 2009 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2009 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
