2004 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 276 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape. 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
