1968 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Holden HR
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 419 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 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1967 Holden HR 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. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1967 Holden HR | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | HR |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |