1968 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1972 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 4 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 (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 185 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.
Because 1972 Nissan Fairlady is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |