2012 Nissan 370Z vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 658 kg more than 1975 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan 370Z | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | 370Z | Escort |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
