2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Subaru Impreza 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 42 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escape | Impreza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |