2000 Fiat Duna vs. 2004 Ford Escape
To start off, 2004 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Duna. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 573 kg more than 2000 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Escape (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Duna | 2004 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Duna | Escape |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
