1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 555 kg more than 1971 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 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1968 Dodge Coronet has manual transmission. 1968 Dodge Coronet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Coronet | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Coronet | Escort |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2400 mm |