2005 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 6 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2011 Ascari KZ1 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 2011 Ascari KZ1. 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, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (265 Nm). This means 2011 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Escape | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 550 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2636 mm |