2005 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (301 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 902 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.
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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escape | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 301 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 88 L |