2006 Ford Escape vs. 2008 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 426 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 2008 GMC Acadia. 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, 2008 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2008 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Escape | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3600 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 | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |
