2004 Ford Escape vs. 1996 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2004 Ford Escape is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Levante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Levante (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 198 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante.
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, 1996 Mazda Levante (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Levante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape. 1996 Mazda Levante has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 1996 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escape | Levante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
