1968 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Escort | 929 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
