1988 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1994 Nissan Presea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Presea (93 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1994 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Escort | 1994 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Presea |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
