2006 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 739 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escape | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 93 L |