2005 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 892 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
