2010 Ford Escape vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1318 kg more than 2002 BMW Z8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW Z8 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW Z8 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 73 L |
