2006 Ford Escape vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 950 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Escape (207 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escape | SP |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
