1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 780 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 Statesman (396 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1995 Holden Statesman 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 Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Escort | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
