Thread: Where are they?
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Old 10-29-2001, 11:26 AM   #6
Esteves
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It's slow because....

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Horsepower: 215 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 230 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm

Considering that the vehicle weighs 3955 lbs (from manufacturer specs), 230 ft-lbs or torque and 215 hp @ 5400 RPM is not going to move this vehicle very quickly.

I do like the styling though. I wish they would just body color those moldings.

A Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute would probably feel faster. Despite having power at

Horsepower: 200 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 200 ft-lbs. @ 4750 rpm

The Mazda Tribute weighs in at 3455 lbs (manufacturer specs) . That's 500 lbs of weight savings! For some reason, Ford's Escape weighs in at 3457 lbs.
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