2009 Ford Escape vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Laurel would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 1989 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 1989 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, 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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
