1975 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera 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 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 846 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.

Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.

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