1979 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 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 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1976 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
