2002 Ford Escape vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Escape would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Escape weights approximately 218 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2002 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escape. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Escape | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | Sentra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1252 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |