2002 Ford Escape vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 424 kg more than 2002 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escape. 2007 GMC Canyon has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Canyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Escape | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Escape | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
