2008 Ford Escape vs. 1973 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 1973 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
