2000 Kia Joice vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Joice would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Joice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 113 kg more than 2000 Kia Joice. 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, 2012 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Joice. 2012 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Joice | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Joice | Escape |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2619 mm |
