2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 298 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 77 L |