2007 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Ford Escape and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Escape (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Escape | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 57 L |
