1968 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1971 Humber Sceptre is newer by 3 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Humber Sceptre 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, 1971 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1971 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Escort | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |
