1968 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 10 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 68 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
