2006 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 638 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Because 2008 Nissan Livina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina 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 (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2006 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | Livina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 52 L |