1995 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 500 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Nissan President 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 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | President |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
