2000 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 12 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), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 23 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escape | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 129 L |
