2009 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. 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 5 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 449 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 63 L |
