1968 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti EX is newer by 42 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti EX 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, 2010 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2010 Infiniti EX 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. 2010 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2010 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Escort | EX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 76 L |
