1976 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 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 57 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 269 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Santana |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |