2005 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (201 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 4 kg more than 2000 Nissan Xterra. 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 Ford Escape (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
