2006 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 3 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 700 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, 2009 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Escape | Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2956 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |