1968 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 341 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, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Escort | 2000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 54 L |