2006 Ford Escape vs. 1997 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Plymouth Voyager 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 69 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1997 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Escape | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
