1975 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 31 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 1,397 cc, 2006 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 1400 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 690 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, 2006 Nissan 1400 (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | 1400 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1397 cc |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |