1973 Ford Escort vs. 1965 NSU 1200
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU 1200 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1200. (54 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Escort weights approximately 198 kg more than 1965 NSU 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1200. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Escort | 1965 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Escort | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
