2000 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 298 kg more than 2000 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escort. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escort | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Laurel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |