2009 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Toyota Prius

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 Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Prius weights approximately 334 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 (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Escape 2007 Toyota Prius
Make Ford Toyota
Model Escape Prius
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2975 cc 1496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 6550 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 111 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 4.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 3.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 45 L


 

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