2002 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2002 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 108 kg more than 2002 Ford Escort.
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 Ford Escort (178 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Vibe. 2001 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Escort | 2001 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Escort | Vibe |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |