2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Ford Escape

To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2010 Ford Escape
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Silverado Escape
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5359 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5850 mm 4717 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1925 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1702 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2824 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 72 L