2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro and 2009 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,774 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 725 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Nitro (410 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Ford Escape | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Nitro | Escape |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 280 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 57 L |