What grill guard should I buy?

I recently purchased a 2002 ford escape, and want to do some exterior mods in order to make my car look more rugged and utilitarian. Which of these grill guards do you think accomplishes my purpose more?
http://www.carid.com/2002-ford-escape-grill-guards/steelcraft-grille-guard-866965.html
or
http://www.carid.com/2002-ford-escape-grill-guards/westin-safari-light-bull-bar-368417.html

Honestly, when it comes to front end protection, I would go with bull bar. This one by Westin perfectly combines function and design. Plus, it will even allow you to mount lights, so they are a very useful accessory to have!

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