1968 Ford Escort vs. 1975 AC 428
To start off, 1975 AC 428 is newer by 7 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1975 AC 428 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. 1975 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1975 AC 428 | |
Make | Ford | AC |
Model | Escort | 428 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |