2000 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, both 2000 Ford Escape and 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,457 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 12 kg more than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escape | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
