2006 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Honda Step Wagon
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 Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Step Wagon 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 77 more horse power than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 263 kg more than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. 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 (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2000 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |