2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 322 kg more than 2012 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Quest | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
