2005 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Mahindra CL
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mahindra CL would be higher. At 2,522 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Mahindra CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2000 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Escape | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2040 mm |
