1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (207 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Venture | Escape |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
