2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Renault Megane 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 51 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (73 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Megane. 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 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (114 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escape | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
