2011 Ford Escape vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 263 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escape | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 69 L |
