1968 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1972 Mazda Chante 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1972 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | Chante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
