1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado 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 2,861 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 405 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, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, 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, 1995 Volkswagen Corrado (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1995 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escort | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2861 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |
