1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 MG MGC
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 MG MGC were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 MG MGC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 MG MGC (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 MG MGC should accelerate faster 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, 1968 MG MGC (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 MG MGC 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 MGC | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Escort | MGC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
