2000 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 and 2000 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape. 2000 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2000 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2000 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 2000 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A6 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
