2002 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady

To start off, 2002 Ford Escort is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. Both 2002 Ford Escort and 1970 Nissan Fairlady are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Escort weights approximately 127 kg more than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 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 1970 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Ford Escort (178 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.

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