1968 Ford Escort vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, both 1968 Ford Escort and 1968 TVR Vixen were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 TVR Vixen (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 TVR Vixen (125 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm). This means 1968 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Escort | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |
