2000 Ford Equator vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 727 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Equator | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 3455 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1935 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 3040 mm |
