1968 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 4 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | 616 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
