1990 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 18 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. Both 1990 Ford Escort and 2008 Nissan Livina are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1990 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, 2008 Nissan Livina (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Livina |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |