1997 Ford Maverick vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Maverick (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 705 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford Maverick (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.

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