1968 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 940 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escort | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
