2009 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Tribute would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 477 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escape | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
