2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (202 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape 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 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Escape | Montana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 95 L |