1968 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.

Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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