1991 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 2033 kg more than 1991 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Rover 100 | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Escape |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2111 mm |
