1984 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 21 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 448 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |