2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (222 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 119 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (300 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escape | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
