2005 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escape | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
