1968 Ford Escort vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 238 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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Escort | 2500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |