1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 6 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Torana weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Holden Torana (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1974 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Torana |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
