1968 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 15 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 50 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 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, 1968 Ford Escort (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Escort | Chevette |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |