2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Ford Mondeo 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 (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 278 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. 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 Mondeo (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1437 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 59 L |
