2006 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 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 99 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 239 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500. 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 2010 Fiat 500. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Escape | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 35 L |
