1996 Toyota Century 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 Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 167 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape.
Because 1996 Toyota Century 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 1996 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Century | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Century | Escape |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2690 mm |
