2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2009 Ford Escape (303 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Transit Connect | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Transit Connect | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
