1990 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 21 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), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
