2004 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2004 Ford Escape and 2004 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 262 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
