2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 314 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 Fiat Grande Punto (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto 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 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto 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.
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2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Ford Escape | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | Escape |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |