2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Ford Escape. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Escape weights approximately 454 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Escape |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
