2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 974 kg more than 2011 Ford Escape. 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 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
