2006 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 256 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda NSX. 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, 2007 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | NSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
