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 (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (177 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 186 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 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.
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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 | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 4437 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |