1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1970 Nissan Cedric is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Cedric (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan Cedric (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1970 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
