2007 Acura RDX vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, 2007 Acura RDX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2000 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RDX | Escape |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
