1968 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 270 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 Toyota Corolla (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85 mm |
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 | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |