1975 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Infiniti EX

To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 37 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.

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, 2012 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2012 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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