2005 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
