1979 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 884 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, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1999 Infiniti Q45 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. 1999 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1999 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Escort | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
