2006 Ford Escape vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 570 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, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3659 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
