1968 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1968 Ford Escort and 1967 Ford Cortina are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Cortina weights approximately 9 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, 1967 Ford Cortina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Cortina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |