2009 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 432 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Altima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |
