2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 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 141 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 671 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2006 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Escape |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 62 L |
