2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Nitro and 2005 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2005 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Nitro | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
