2002 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,000 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 650 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Escort | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escort | Sharan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 280 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2919 mm |