1987 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Nissan Prairie
To start off, both 1987 Ford Escort and 1987 Nissan Prairie were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1987 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Escort | 1987 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
