2006 Ford Escape vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (176 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 309 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escape | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 54 L |
