2003 Ford Escape vs. 2002 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2003 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Mark II would be higher. Both 2003 Ford Escape and 2002 Toyota Mark II are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Mark II (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 79 kg more than 2003 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Escape. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Escape. 2002 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Escape | 2002 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
