2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Saturn Outlook
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Outlook weights approximately 313 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.
Because 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook (361 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Saturn Outlook has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saturn Outlook will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Saturn Outlook | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Escape | Outlook |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |