1968 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 235 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, 1975 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Cortina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 87 L |