1968 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 44 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), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2012 Infiniti FX 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. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Escort | FX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 90 L |
