1968 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1986 Toyota Soarer is newer by 18 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 352 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, 1986 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1986 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Soarer |
Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |