2004 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, both 2004 Ford Escape and 2004 Honda Element were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 68 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape.
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, 2004 Ford Escape (272 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Escape | 2004 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Element |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |