1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 549 kg more than 1975 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Escort |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 163 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |