2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 63 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 (262 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escape | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
