1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Zodiac | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zodiac | Escort |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |