1968 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 39 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 905 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |
