1968 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Holden GTS

To start off, 1979 Holden GTS is newer by 11 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), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 665 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.

Because 1979 Holden GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Holden GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1979 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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