1968 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 38 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 2006 Nissan Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Navara |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |