2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1999 Ford Escort. (131 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Escort |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2510 mm |
