2000 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort. 2000 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
