2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Honda Element were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element 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 Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Element |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
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 | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |