1986 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 315 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 1984 Nissan Cedric 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 1984 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1984 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1986 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Cedric |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |