1957 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1969 Nissan President is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 788 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | President |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |