2005 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Lada Samara
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 655 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (168 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2000 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Escape | Samara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
