1968 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Swift is newer by 21 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. Both 1968 Ford Escort and 1989 Suzuki Swift are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Swift (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 37 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Swift.
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, 1989 Suzuki Swift, 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, both vehicles can yield 101 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1989 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Escort | Swift |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |