1968 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Seat Ritmo

To start off, 1981 Seat Ritmo 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat Ritmo (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat Ritmo weights approximately 11 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.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Seat Ritmo (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Seat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

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