2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus LS weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lexus LS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lexus LS (419 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (265 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Escape | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 84 L |
