2008 Ford Escape vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Escape (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Escape | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
