1968 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1996 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 28 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 350 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 1996 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Nissan Rasheen (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |