2006 Ford Escape vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 800 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escape | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4396 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
