2006 Ford Escape vs. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escape | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4294 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
