1968 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster 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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | 818 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |