2013 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2013 Ford Escape and 2013 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Explorer (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (176 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Explorer weights approximately 554 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.
Because 2013 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (321 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Escape | 2013 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4524 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2078 mm | 2291 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
