2006 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi L 200. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escape | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
