2006 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escape | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 78 L |
