2005 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 8 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (206 Nm). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
