2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Sonata (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape.
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 Hyundai Sonata (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (207 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escape | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 67 L |
