2004 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2004 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 277 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape.

Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (272 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.

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