2006 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,262 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 114 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Escape (206 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. (184 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escape | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
