2009 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus 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 45 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
