1968 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 8 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 1050 kg more 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1976 Ford LTD 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. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | LTD |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3080 mm |