1968 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 13 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 180 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Capri (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Capri |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |
