1968 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | 370Z |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
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 | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 72 L |