1995 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana.
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, 1990 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Santana |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
