2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 TVR T 350
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 TVR T 350 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 1626 kg more than 2006 TVR T 350.
Because 2006 TVR T 350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 TVR T 350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Escape | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
