1994 Nissan Sunny vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1994 Nissan Sunny is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1994 Nissan Sunny (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan Sunny | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Sunny | Escort |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
