2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 635 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Premacy | Escape |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
