2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape.
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 Honda Accord (347 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
