2002 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 910 kg more than 2002 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escort. 2009 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Escort | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Navara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
