2005 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 342 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape. 2009 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Escape | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escape | Tribute |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |