2010 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 2 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 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 169 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1733 kg more than 2012 Dacia Logan. 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, 2012 Dacia Logan, 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Logan 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.
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2010 Ford Escape | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Ford | Dacia |
Model | Escape | Logan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |