2005 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (164 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Escape | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
