2009 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (151 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 76 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Aygo 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 | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 35 L |
