2005 Ford Escape vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia 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, 2009 GMC Acadia 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (265 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Escape | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |
