2004 Mazda Tribute vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 464 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (183 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | Tribute | Escape |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
