2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Ford Escape
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Escape would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Escape weights approximately 616 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Ford Escape (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2003 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Escape |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 59 L |
