1968 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 119 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Victor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |