1968 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 36 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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 227 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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |