1990 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 399 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 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (350 Nm @ 450 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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. 2009 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
