1974 Nissan Violet vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1974 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Violet | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Violet | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
