2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Ford Escape

To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape.

Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Escape. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Escape.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Titan 2013 Ford Escape
Make Nissan Ford
Model Titan Escape
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 313 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 385 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 2078 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 11.2 L/100km


 

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