1968 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1973 Triumph Toledo 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. Both 1968 Ford Escort and 1973 Triumph Toledo are equipped with a 1,296 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1973 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Escort | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 63 L |
