1984 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 28 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Juke |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |