2010 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
