2000 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 628 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape.
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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escape | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | Patrol |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |