2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Ford Escape | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Lucerne | Escape |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4524 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |