2009 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 907 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
