2008 Honda Element vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 166 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 352 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element 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, 2013 Ford Escape (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Element | Escape |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
