2006 Ford Escape vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
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 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Escape | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |