1968 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 309 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 Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra 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 Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
