2009 Ford Escape vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
