2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Rover 25
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Rover 25. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (168 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 25. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Escape | 25 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
