1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Ford 17 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford 17 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Ford 17 (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | 17 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |