2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1341 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | CR-V | Escape |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 132 L |
