2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2630 mm |
