2006 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 31 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |