2000 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 140 L |
