1975 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 390 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 | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | Crew |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1097 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |