2006 Ford Escape vs. 2001 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Allion. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 575 kg more than 2001 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Allion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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, 2006 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Allion. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2001 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Allion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
