2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1107 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (382 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tacoma | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 132 L |
