1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 Fusca | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escort | Fusca |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |