1975 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 607 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, 2009 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Escort | NP300 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |