1998 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1998 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Escort weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara.

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, 1992 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Escort. 1992 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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