2010 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2011 Mazda CX-9 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. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 939 kg more than 2011 Mazda CX-9.
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 Mazda CX-9, 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2011 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escape | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1964 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |
