1998 Buick Century vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Century weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
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, 2005 Ford Escape (265 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Century | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Escape |
| Year Released | 1998 | 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 | 165 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
