2004 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Infiniti I35
To start off, both 2004 Ford Escape and 2004 Infiniti I35 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti I35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti I35 (255 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti I35 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 18 kg more than 2004 Infiniti I35.
Because 2004 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Infiniti I35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Infiniti I35 (334 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (257 Nm). This means 2004 Infiniti I35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 2004 Infiniti I35 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Escape | I35 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
