2011 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape 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. Both 2011 Ford Escape and 2010 Ford Escape are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 447 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.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Escape |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |
