1968 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 450 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, 1990 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |