Both units are 4x2. GV is 2.4L VVT DOHC RWD ladder-frame structure, CBU-Japan while Escape is 2.3L Duratec VVT FWD Laguna-assembled. Though the Escape is cheaper by 220k, aesthetic-wise, GV trumps it (interior and exterior). What I would like to know is whether the intangibles (FC, ride quality, handling....) are for GV or Escape. Ay feedbacks would be greatly appreciated.