2006 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 3 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), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 273 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 82 L |
