1968 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 5 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 353 kg more 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, 1973 Chrysler 160 (163 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1973 Chrysler 160 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chrysler 160 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Escort | 160 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
