1978 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1987 Nissan Cedric is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 403 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Cedric |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |