2005 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 227 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |