1975 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 32 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, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
