1965 Pontiac Catalina vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 60 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Pontiac Catalina | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Catalina | Escape |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6891 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2824 mm |
