1975 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 1984 Nissan Stanza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. Both 1975 Ford Escort and 1984 Nissan Stanza are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 73 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Stanza, 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 Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.

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