2007 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2007 Ford Escape and 2007 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Ford Escape. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Escape.
Because 2007 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Murano (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Escape | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 82 L |