2005 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2006 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 825 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (262 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escape | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2322 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |