2006 Ford Escape vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 800 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escape | Avella |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1323 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
