2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. 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 Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Insight |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |