2009 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 363 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan NP300. 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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
