2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 372 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
