1968 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1984 Talbot 1510 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Talbot 1510. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Talbot 1510, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Talbot 1510 (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1984 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Escort | 1510 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |