1968 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1351 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Titan |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 106 L |