2005 Honda Element vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Honda Element. 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, 2005 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Element | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
