1972 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 39 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Frontier |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |