1968 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Mercury Capri

To start off, 1990 Mercury Capri 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Capri weights approximately 305 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, 1990 Mercury Capri, 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, 1990 Mercury Capri (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

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