2010 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 2010 Ford Escape and 2010 Citroen Berlingo 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 (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1431 kg more than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Escape 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 Escape. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Citroen Berlingo, 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen Berlingo 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 | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Ford | Citroen |
| Model | Escape | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
