1970 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1996 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Cefiro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 645 kg more than 1970 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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1996 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |