1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Innocenti C
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Innocenti C were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Innocenti C (57 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti C should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 101 kg more than 1968 Innocenti C.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1968 Innocenti C (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Innocenti C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Innocenti C | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Escort | C |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 28 L |
