1975 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2010 Nissan Versa is newer by 35 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 6 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Versa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Versa weights approximately 152 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, 2010 Nissan Versa, 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Versa.

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