2009 Ford Escape vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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 Ford Escape (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (160 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | Rasheen |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 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 | 966 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |