1983 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1983 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. Both 1983 Ford Escort and 1969 Nissan Fairlady are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Escort weights approximately 55 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1969 Nissan Fairlady is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Escort | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escort | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
