1968 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 79 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Celica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |