1968 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 16 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 470 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Granada |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |