2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Kia Picanto 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 89 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 Kia Picanto. 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 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escape | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1086 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 35 L |
