1995 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Nissan Navara

To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 12 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 708 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 2007 Nissan Navara 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 2007 Nissan Navara. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2007 Nissan Navara 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. 2007 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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