2009 Ford Escape vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 26 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | City |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
