2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |