1968 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2000 Nissan Pickup is newer by 32 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 615 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, 2000 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2000 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Pickup |
Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2960 mm |