1968 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1110 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 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Quest |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 76 L |
