1978 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Nissan Vanette

To start off, 1991 Nissan Vanette is newer by 13 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 520 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, 1991 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ford Escort 1991 Nissan Vanette
Make Ford Nissan
Model Escort Vanette
Year Released 1978 1991
Body Type Station Wagon Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 938 cc 1952 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 45 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 60 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4060 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2080 mm


 

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