2000 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1732 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 108 L |
