2005 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escort and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort.
Because 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Escort | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |
