1990 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Crew weights approximately 175 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.

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