2009 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Stallion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Stallion 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 75 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Stallion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 314 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.

Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Stallion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Stallion. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Stallion 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.

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