1968 Audi 100 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi 100 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1978 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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
