2002 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Escape would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Escape weights approximately 138 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escape. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Escape | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Tundra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |