2005 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 961 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (265 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escape | LR3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 427 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 86 L |