1979 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 675 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |