1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair.
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 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Escort |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
