1972 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1972 Ford Escort and 1972 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
