2006 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 123 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1097 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
