2000 Ford Escape vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 228 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Escape | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 87 L |
