2011 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2011 Ford Escape and 2011 Fiat Strada 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 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Strada.
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 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Strada. 2011 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Escape | Strada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
