1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 MG 1100
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 MG 1100 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 MG 1100 are equipped with a 1,098 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 MG 1100. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 MG 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 MG 1100 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 MG 1100, 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 MG 1100 (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 MG 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1968 MG 1100 | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Escort | 1100 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |