1980 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1981 Nissan Stanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Stanza (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 280 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1981 Nissan Stanza (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Stanza |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |