1975 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 30 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 880 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2005 Nissan 350Z has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | 350Z |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |