2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
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 Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 131 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (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 Sprinter. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Sprinter has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Sprinter 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 Sprinter | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escape | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 302 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1097 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |