1968 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Kia Capital

To start off, 1993 Kia Capital is newer by 25 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Kia Capital weights approximately 521 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, 1993 Kia Capital, 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, 1993 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

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