2002 Ford Escape vs. 1990 Innocenti 990
To start off, 2002 Ford Escape is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Escape weights approximately 760 kg more than 1990 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Innocenti 990. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escape 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, 2002 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Escape | 1990 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Escape | 990 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2050 mm |
