1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Ford Capri

To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 2 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 298 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 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 1970 Ford Capri
Make Ford Ford
Model Escort Capri
Year Released 1968 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 56 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 98 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 63 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 8.9:1
Top Speed 145 km/hour 196 km/hour
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 1103 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 58 L


 

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