2009 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Honda That
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda That 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 102 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 146 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2005 Honda That | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | That |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
