2000 Ford Equator vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Equator would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 147 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Equator | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 2358 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2670 mm |
