2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1802 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 30 L |
