2000 Toyota Mark II vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 37 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
Because 2000 Toyota Mark II is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Toyota Mark II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Mark II | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Mark II | Escape |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
