2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 519 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escape | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |