2011 Ford Escape vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, both 2011 Ford Escape and 2011 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape.
Because 2011 BMW 320 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 2011 BMW 320. 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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape. 2011 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford Escape | 2011 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Escape | 320 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |