2004 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 80 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (265 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Escape | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escape | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 306 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1489 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |