2006 Ford Escape vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,261 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 385 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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, 2006 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
