2005 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (201 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
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, 2005 Ford Escape (251 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1758 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |