2000 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2000 Ford Escape and 2000 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 109 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escape | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Avalon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |