2010 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 346 kg more than 2010 Ascari KZ1.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape. 2013 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2010 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2010 Ascari KZ1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ascari KZ1 | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2690 mm |
