2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 451 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Ford Escape | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Colorado | Escape |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 262 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |