2006 Ford Escape vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,262 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 1621 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escape | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1996 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 69 L |
