2005 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escort and 2005 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 212 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort.
Because 2005 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Escort (170 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2005 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escort | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
