1968 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 3 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 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
