1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (202 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 142 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (251 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (250 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Escape |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 62 L |
