1968 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 268 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
