2006 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 233 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escape | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3589 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
