1968 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri 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, 1969 Ford Capri (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Capri |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 41 L |
