2006 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 1022 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
