2008 Ford Escape vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
