1970 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 43 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 579 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Juke |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |