2005 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2010 Holden Captiva is newer by 5 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Holden Captiva weights approximately 715 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.
Because 2010 Holden Captiva 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, 2010 Holden Captiva 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, 2010 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort. 2010 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2010 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
