1986 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Nissan President

To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 695 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Nissan President 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ford Escort 1965 Nissan President
Make Ford Nissan
Model Escort President
Year Released 1986 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1751 cc 2972 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2860 mm


 

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