1995 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 795 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2011 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
