1988 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 1997 Nissan Sentra is newer by 9 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. Both 1988 Ford Escort and 1997 Nissan Sentra are equipped with a 1,392 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Sentra (85 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Ford Escort. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Sentra 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, 1997 Nissan Sentra (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Escort | 1997 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Sentra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 109 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 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 | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |