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 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 67 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (57 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 565 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 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). 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 | 1988 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
