2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Ford Escape
To start off, 2007 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Ford Escape. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Escape.
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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape. 2002 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rendezvous | Escape |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
