2000 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 326 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape.
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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escape | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Escape | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1898 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |