2005 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 418 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escort | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escort | Touran |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |