1968 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1982 Holden Gemini 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 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Gemini weights approximately 235 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, 1982 Holden Gemini (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
