2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 132 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
