1975 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1996 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 21 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. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 237 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
Because 1996 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. 1996 Nissan Rasheen has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |