Head to Head: Ford Escape Hybrid vs Toyota Prius

Tempus · 11-24-2004, 08:00 AM

http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid...oyota_prius.htm

Over the last week I have published accounts of two recent test drives of the Toyota Prius hybrid and the Ford Escape hybrid. The main difference between these vehicles, and there are many, is simply that the Prius feels different. Not in a bad way, mind you, but in a futuristic way. Sitting in the Prius is like sitting in the future.

Nonetheless, both the Prius and the Escape are excellent vehicles.

The Prius and the Escape will significantly reduce your fuel consumption, while significantly reducing pollution, and both vehicles are an example of what the entire auto-industry should be doing.

His Prius Review:

http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid...rius_hybrid.htm

His Escape Review

http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid...cape_Hybrid.htm

bruceha_2000 · 11-24-2004, 09:28 AM

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plugging my SmartKey into the dash

????

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An entry level Prius is only $19,000

Hmm, old pricing even though the article came out last week.

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The fully loaded Prius is pure delight, and even with the extra $3000.00 for the dealer, the car is still only about $32,000.

Must have even more options on a BC since $32K is 6K over a BC w/o taxes

A good high level review and positive on both cars.

DaveinOlyWA · 11-24-2004, 10:51 AM

looks like the Prius is still blowing away the competition

harryg · 11-24-2004, 10:51 AM

A good read, thanks!

Harry

**Tideland Prius** · 11-24-2004, 07:59 PM

"While Ford had to lease some of it's hybrid technology from Toyota..."

I don't think they did. I believe they developed their own hybrid system. Toyota leased their THS II to Nissan for use int he 2007 Altima Hybrid

V8Cobrakid · 11-24-2004, 08:14 PM

I heard from someone who is usualy very informed about the truth of things that Ford created their own system.. but.. when they compaired it to Toyotas, they had to buy patten rights since some of fords equipment looked a lot like Toyotas. So.. they baught patten just to keep a dispute of ownership out of the question.

11-24-2004, 08:00 AM	#1
Tempus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,693 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Head to Head: Ford Escape Hybrid vs Toyota Prius http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid...oyota_prius.htm Over the last week I have published accounts of two recent test drives of the Toyota Prius hybrid and the Ford Escape hybrid. The main difference between these vehicles, and there are many, is simply that the Prius feels different. Not in a bad way, mind you, but in a futuristic way. Sitting in the Prius is like sitting in the future. Nonetheless, both the Prius and the Escape are excellent vehicles. The Prius and the Escape will significantly reduce your fuel consumption, while significantly reducing pollution, and both vehicles are an example of what the entire auto-industry should be doing. His Prius Review: http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid...rius_hybrid.htm His Escape Review http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid...cape_Hybrid.htm

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11-24-2004, 10:51 AM	#3
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,382 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 122 Times in 104 Posts Friends: 10	looks like the Prius is still blowing away the competition

11-24-2004, 10:51 AM	#4
harryg Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Camano Island, Wa. Posts: 71 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	A good read, thanks! Harry

11-24-2004, 07:59 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	"While Ford had to lease some of it's hybrid technology from Toyota..." I don't think they did. I believe they developed their own hybrid system. Toyota leased their THS II to Nissan for use int he 2007 Altima Hybrid

11-24-2004, 08:14 PM	#6
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	I heard from someone who is usualy very informed about the truth of things that Ford created their own system.. but.. when they compaired it to Toyotas, they had to buy patten rights since some of fords equipment looked a lot like Toyotas. So.. they baught patten just to keep a dispute of ownership out of the question.