2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 96 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 408 kg more 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 Ford Escape (262 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
