2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 544 kg more than 2011 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Titan | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 57 L |
