1996 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 94 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape.
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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Bandeirante. 2013 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Bandeirante | Escape |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3661 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
