2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Yukon (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Escape | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5964 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
