2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Hyundai Atos 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 93 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Atos. 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 (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escape | Atos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1084 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 35 L |
