1968 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
