2010 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2010 Ford Escape and 2010 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 403 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Escape | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Ranger |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |