2010 Ford Escape vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, both 2010 Ford Escape and 2010 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 125 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 BMW 125. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | 125 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
