1980 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 19 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 570 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 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, 1999 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1999 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Pickup |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |