2008 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Ford Escape and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 45 L |
