2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 516 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Fiat Ulysse (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ulysse | Escape |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1736 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
