2011 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Ford Focus
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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 490 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. 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, both vehicles can yield 184 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2011 Ford Escape | 2010 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Focus |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1725 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |