1996 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Escort (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
