2000 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2006 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape. 2006 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2006 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
