1968 Ford Escort vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Triumph Roadster (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 299 kg more than 1968 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, 1948 Triumph Roadster (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Escort | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
