2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 236 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (207 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Escape | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 88 L |