2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Enclave would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Enclave (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape 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, 2008 Buick Enclave (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Enclave | Escape |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
