2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 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 (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 610 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 (206 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Escape | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
