2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 407. 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 (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Escape | 407 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |