2012 Ford Escape vs. 2003 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chrysler Voyager would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler Voyager. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 93 kg more than 2012 Ford Escape.
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, 2003 Chrysler Voyager (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Escape | 2003 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Escape | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1657 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |
