1968 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is newer by 23 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1991 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Escort | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |