2006 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 492 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Escape 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Escape Condor
Year Released 2006 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 2986 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 0 HP
Torque 262 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 99.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 22.2:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 1712 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 70 L


 

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