2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 280 kg more 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 Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | CR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1996 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |