2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Freestar | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
