1980 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 755 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Nissan President 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 1966 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, 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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | President |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2860 mm |