2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Escape (168 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Materia | Escape |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
