2000 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 428 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escape | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escape | Sorento |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |