1986 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 292 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
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, 1986 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
