1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 630 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 Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Falcon |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |