2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1573 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Escape. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sienna | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 132 L |
