1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 NSU 1200
To start off, 1970 NSU 1200 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 NSU 1200 (85 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 NSU 1200 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1970 NSU 1200 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Escort | 1200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 98 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |