2009 Ford Escape vs. 1999 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 924 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 1999 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 1999 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escape | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |