1979 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini

To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 22 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 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan HyperMini weights approximately 375 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort.

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, 2001 Nissan HyperMini (130 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan HyperMini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 2001 Nissan HyperMini has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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