1978 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1993 Nissan Presea is newer by 15 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Presea weights approximately 80 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.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Presea, 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, 1993 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1993 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Presea |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 938 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
