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 |