1968 Ford Escort vs. 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 159 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |