2006 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 304 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda City. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2000 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | City |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
