2006 Ford Escape vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Escape | 750 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4400 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3211 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 | 82 L |
