2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 418 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Escape (207 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 53 L |