1968 Audi 100 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Audi 100.
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, both vehicles can yield 150 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 100 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
