2011 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Ford Expedition

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 Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1028 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 Expedition 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 Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape, 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition
Make Ford Ford
Model Escape Expedition
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1498 kg 2526 kg
Vehicle Length 4437 mm 5245 mm
Vehicle Width 1806 mm 2002 mm
Vehicle Height 1725 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 2619 mm 3023 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 106 L


 

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