2003 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2003 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 496 kg more than 2003 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Focus. 2013 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Escape |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
