1990 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
