1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 1085 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | President |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |