2005 Ford Escape vs. 1990 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Blizzard. (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1990 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
