2009 BMW 523 vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 523 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 80 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1413 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 523 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
