2002 Ford Escape vs. 1985 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2002 Ford Escape is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Patrol. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 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, 1985 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Escape | 1985 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2980 mm |
