1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 Subaru 360 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | 360 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 64 L |