2011 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Jeep Patriot
To start off, both 2011 Ford Escape and 2011 Jeep Patriot 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 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 213 kg more than 2011 Jeep Patriot. 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, 2011 Jeep Patriot (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Escape | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |
