2006 Ford Escape vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 440 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escape | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
