1995 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 4 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 1984 Nissan Bluebird 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 Bluebird. 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, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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