2000 Ford Escape vs. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escape | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
