2007 Ford Escape vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Escape weights approximately 323 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Escape | 2002 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
