1968 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1972 Toyota Sprinter 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 1,166 cc, 1972 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 54 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Sprinter (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |
