2005 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 79 L |