2000 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Quantum would be higher. Both 2000 Ford Escort and 1990 Volkswagen Quantum are equipped with a 1,983 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Quantum weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort.
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, 2000 Ford Escort (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 1990 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escort | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
