1968 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1975 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 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), 1975 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Violet weights approximately 130 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 1975 Nissan Violet 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 1975 Nissan Violet. 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, 1975 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Violet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |