1981 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Nissan X-Trail

To start off, 2002 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 450 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.

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