2006 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 119 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, 2004 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2004 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Escape | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 74 L |
