1984 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 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, 1983 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 1983 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1983 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Stanza |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |