1995 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
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, 1981 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
