1968 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Hardbody | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
