1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 27 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 (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 330 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
