2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc, 2006 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 9-7X (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Saab 9-7X.
Because 2006 Saab 9-7X 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 Saab 9-7X 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 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Escape | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 4195 cc |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 101.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 83 L |
