1968 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 14 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |