2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Mahindra Commander 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 (200 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mahindra Commander 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 Mahindra Commander 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 (265 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Escape | Commander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
