1994 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1994 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 9 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.
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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Escort | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Santana |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |