2011 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Ford F-150
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 F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1161 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 F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 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 F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 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 F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| 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 | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 5611 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1991 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
