1991 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, both 1991 Ford Escort and 1991 Nissan 100 NX were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1991 Ford Escort. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 40 kg more than 1991 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Escort | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | 100 NX |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1858 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |