1968 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara is newer by 40 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1161 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.
Because 2008 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Navara |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |