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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster 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 (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 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 | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |