1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
