1995 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 145 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 1996 Nissan Laurel 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 1996 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1996 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1996 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Laurel |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |