1968 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |