2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Ford F-150

To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape.

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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Escape 2006 Ford F-150
Make Ford Ford
Model Escape F-150
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2261 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 155 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 168 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5690 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 3520 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 114 L


 

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