1995 Nissan Terrano II vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Ford Kuga.
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, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Terrano II | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Terrano II | Kuga |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
