2013 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2013 Ford Escape and 2013 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Impala (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Impala (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Escape | 2013 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escape | Impala |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4524 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2078 mm | 1851 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
