2009 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
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 Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 100 L |
