2006 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 561 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic. 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 (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |