1968 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 285 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.
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, 1987 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
