2011 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2011 Ford Escape and 2011 Subaru Tribeca were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 247 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 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escape | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1911 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |