2009 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Sebring 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Sebring (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 888 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.
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, 2009 Ford Escape (303 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Sebring | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Sebring | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
