2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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 (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Escape | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
