2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 1344 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escape | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
