1968 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,455 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Scirocco (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escort | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |