2009 Ford Escape vs. 1989 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 GMC Jimmy would be higher. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Jimmy (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 908 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1989 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1989 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Escape | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
