1968 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 37 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1403 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Titan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 106 L |
