2000 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Terrano 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 322 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 Terrano (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano 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 Terrano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | Terrano |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |