1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Bluebird | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Bluebird | Escort |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |