2000 Ford Escape vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 697 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. 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 Ford Escape (272 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (264 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 1996 Peugeot Touareg | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escape | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 875 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
