1968 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH 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 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | EH |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |