2012 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. Both 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2013 Ford Escape are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 371 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2013 Ford Escape | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
Model | Lancer | Escape |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4524 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |