2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Ford Escape | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Escape |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |