Let's say you got a FREE car, but your options were completely limited to JUST the following....no exceptions. You can't change you mind or sell it after you buy it.....you must drive it for between 2 or 3 years.

1 - 2010 Ford Fusion SE (4 cyl)

2 - 2010 Ford Escpae XLT (cycl two wheel drive)

So, help me choose my FREE car:

 

haven driven both of them more than once. I would go with the Fusion. They both drive well but I like the styling of the fusion a lot better and the Escape tends to be more of a chick car. Plus the Fusion gets better gas mileage.

 

Fusion please

 

No thanks on the heavy escape with the small motor.

 

the 4 cyl escapes are super weak, now the V6's on the other hand they have some decent power.

 

My gas is free and a 6 is not an option.

 

Depends, for one person or do you have a family to worry about?

 

did you win a car?

 

Having driven both before, the Fusion wins hands down. Not to mention the Fusion is what? 700-800lbs lighter?

 

I sense a company car

 

Two kids....but I have other cars. However, I can use all I want. I won't be getting rid of my "family" hauler, but I would want to drive it for long trips if I wanted to. I think either car would be equal in that regards.

 

I honestly had higher hopes for the Fusion after driving it and was more impressed with the Escape then I thought I would be. Before driving, I would have chosen the Fusion, but now....I am split.

Fact is, both cars are weak on the power side...neither is good, but that is not the intended purpose. I would never buy either if it were my money, but this is not my money.

Yes....as someone guessed...it is a company car. We had been using much larger Chryslers, but the entire program has been downgraded. We are now using just Fords and only cars with 4 cylinders. My previous cars have been Chargers and Magnums. Had it been time for a car a year ago, due to my grade, I would have gotten a 300. It is a sign of the times....I ain't complaining....just glad to have one. It is a nice perk.

 

Fusion....I want one.

 

Ok since gas milage and performance are basicly a non issue here. I vote for the Escape. I say this because of ergonomics. Getting into and out of a smaller car tends to be a hastle, even with me and my mustang I have the same issues in day to day life. I think in the long run you would be much more comfortable with the Escape. Just my .02 cents worth anyway.

 

I have never driven or riden in either, but I would pick the Fusion without any further knowledge. If I needed and SUV, the Escape wouldn't cut it., and I don't need an SUV.

 

I do like the seating position of the Escape better...the Fusion feels like you are sitting on the floor and a bit go-cart ish.

Seems like the younger folks seem to like the Fusion. When I talk to the older guys, they all say Escape.

I really like the looks of the Fusion over the Escape, but an econo-box is an econo-box. I would choose the Escape 4WD with a 6 over a Fusion with a 6 as I think it would be a better fit in my life. Even if I was chosing the Escape as a 4cyl with 4wd, I would take it over a Fusion with a 4 banger. But as is, that is not an option.

I can also upgrade to a Flex or a Volvo S40 with a few grand out of pocket. I am not a big fan of paying for upgrades on a company car. If you leave the job, you don't get your money back.

 

If you are not going to have to pay for either car and a not really going to like either option I would say get the escape cause if some ******* hits you the escape will probably take a hit better than the fusion

on a side note my parents have an older 2wd v6 escape an I have always kinda liked it

 

dude, i need an SUV. so i voted escape.

 

The idea of a 4 cylinder 2wd SUV is really gay to me. Fusion.

 

Tell your company to buy a 2009 v6 escape same price as 2010 most likely. And i vote for escape because SUVs are more handy.

 

Well the Escape is here and I really like it. Drives great and a lot more peppy then I thought it would be. All in all....totally happy. It does what it is supposed to do and free to own and free to operate.