1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1968 Ford Escort

To start off, both 1968 Audi Super 90 and 1968 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi Super 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi Super 90 (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi Super 90 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, 1968 Audi Super 90 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Audi Super 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Audi Super 90 1968 Ford Escort
Make Audi Ford
Model Super 90 Escort
Year Released 1968 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1761 cc 939 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 67 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 163 km/hour 125 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 41 L


 

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