2005 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 2 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Escape | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
