2006 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Murano 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 986 kg more than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Because 2008 Nissan Murano 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 Murano 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, 2008 Nissan Murano (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
