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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (97 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 170 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). 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 | 1988 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |