1968 Ford Escort vs. 1965 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU Prinz would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 NSU Prinz. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1965 NSU Prinz | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Escort | Prinz |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 37 L |