1975 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 25 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Violet |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |