2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Peugeot 307. 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 Escape (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escape | 307 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
