2007 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Ford Escape. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 860 kg more than 2007 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Escape | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |
