1989 Nissan Santana vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 622 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 2013 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Santana | 2013 Ford Escape | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Santana | Escape |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4524 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |