2005 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (202 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 617 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (250 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Escape | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |
