1984 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1993 Nissan Sunny is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Sunny (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1993 Nissan Sunny (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Sunny |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |