2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Holden Astra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Holden Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Holden Astra. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Holden Astra. 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 2005 Holden Astra. 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 (206 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Astra. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escape | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
