2006 Ford Escape vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 765 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Escape | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
