1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1970 Opel GT 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 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT 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, 1970 Opel GT (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Escort | GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 53 L |
