2000 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 623 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
