2006 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 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 2009 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |