2006 Ford Escape vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 31 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 2,262 cc, 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 2056 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, 2006 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1171 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
