2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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 (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |