1968 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1993 Opel Corsa 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Opel Corsa. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Corsa weights approximately 75 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, 1993 Opel Corsa, 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 (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (90 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1993 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Corsa |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |