1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Steyr Haflinger were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr Haflinger.
Because 1968 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 Escort (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Escort | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1510 mm |
