2000 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 11 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Venza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 67 L |
