1979 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Nissan 211 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Nissan 211 (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Nissan 211 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | 211 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2230 mm |
