1987 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Escort | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
