2004 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (210 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (271 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
