1982 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1986 Nissan Santana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Santana weights approximately 146 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
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, 1986 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort. 1986 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Santana |
Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |