2006 Ford Escape vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor (212 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 135 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 Mitsubishi Endeavor (339 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3828 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
