2005 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 36 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Expedition 2006 Ford Escape
Make Ford Ford
Model Expedition Escape
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 2998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 262 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 10.0:1
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1208 kg 1244 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 62 L


 

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