1975 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 628 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | 350Z |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |