2000 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 294 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Escape | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 78 L |
