2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Renault Kangoo 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 106 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escape | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
