2006 Ford Escape vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,261 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1996 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
