2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 407. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 407.
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 Peugeot 407 (220 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escape | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
