2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 6 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 108 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 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 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tacoma | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |
