2004 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 22 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza 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 Impreza (330 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (265 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escape | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
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 | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 330 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1489 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |