2009 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| 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 | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
