2006 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Dion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Dion would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Dion. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Dion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 160 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 Mitsubishi Dion. 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 (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Dion. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2004 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | Dion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
