2000 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara is newer by 10 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 28 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Navara weights approximately 460 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, 2010 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape. 2000 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Navara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
