1968 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 286 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |