2011 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 53 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, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Equinox | Escape |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 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 | 1717 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 57 L |
