1979 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 34 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (256 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1091 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1768 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
