1968 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1980 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 12 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 498 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1980 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1980 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |
