2000 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 10 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 885 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.
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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape. 2010 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escape | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escape | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |