1972 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. 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 36 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Violet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |