2003 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 679 kg more than 2003 Ford Escape.
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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Escape. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Escape. 2008 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Escape | 2008 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Escape | Terracan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |