1968 Ford Escort vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 1989 TVR 400 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. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 TVR 400 weights approximately 320 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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1989 TVR 400 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Escort | 400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |