Ford Escort vs Toyota Camry
The Ford Escort is more fuel-efficient at 28 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Toyota Camry. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Escort | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 729 | 685 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 78 and 133 | 92 and 31 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 84,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 28 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 24 and 34 | 20 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,400 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 729 complaints for the Ford Escort and 685 for the Toyota Camry. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Ford Escort, 3 for the Toyota Camry.