1980 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 25 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 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 375 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 95 L |
