1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Escort |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1117 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |