2005 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 262 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.

Because 2009 Tesla Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (262 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.

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