1975 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2008 Nissan Tiida is newer by 33 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Tiida weights approximately 464 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 2008 Nissan Tiida, 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, 2008 Nissan Tiida (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Tiida |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
