1968 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 10 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 604 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | GTS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
