2010 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Escape would be higher. Both 2010 Ford Escape and 2011 Ford Escape are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1405 kg more than 2011 Ford Escape. 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, 2011 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Escape |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 66 L |
