1985 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Nissan Prairie
To start off, both 1985 Ford Escort and 1985 Nissan Prairie were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Escort weights approximately 105 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie. 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Escort | 1985 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
