2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Hyundai Grandeur were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Grandeur (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Grandeur 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 Hyundai Grandeur (293 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Hyundai Grandeur | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escape | Grandeur |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
