2009 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Tribeca would be higher. At 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Tribeca. (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Tribeca | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
