2007 Ford Escape vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2007 Ford Escape is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Escape (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Escape | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
