2009 Ford Escape vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Venture |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
