2011 Ford Escape Limited vs. 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
To start off, both 2011 Ford Escape Limited and 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Ford Escape Limited and 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape Limited. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape Limited. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid weights approximately 166 kg more than 2011 Ford Escape Limited. 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 Ford Escape Limited (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Escape Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape Limited | 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Escape |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 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 | 1498 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |
