1971 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1992 Nissan Presea is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Presea weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Presea, 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, 1992 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1992 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Presea |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |