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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 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.
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 | 1097 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |