1994 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1994 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Nissan Leopard 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 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Escort | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
