2006 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Buick Verano. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Verano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Verano weights approximately 277 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Escape | Verano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 57 L |
