1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 250 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 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Escort | Eclat |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 67 L |