1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Lotus Europa were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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, 1968 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Europa |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |