1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 570 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1995 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
