2000 Ford Escape vs. 1994 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 2000 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 492 kg more than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Ford Escape (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 1994 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
