2005 Ford Escape vs. 1995 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (201 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 934 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Subaru Vivio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Escape (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1995 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escape | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2320 mm |
