2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Lumina and 2009 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 583 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
