2000 Nissan Pickup vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1458 kg more than 2000 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Pickup. 2010 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Pickup | 2010 Ford Escape | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Pickup | Escape |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3505 mm |