2009 Ford Escape vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 660 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.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Stagea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
