1968 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1998 Seat Toledo is newer by 30 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Toledo weights approximately 245 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, 1998 Seat Toledo, 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, 1998 Seat Toledo (146 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1998 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Escort | Toledo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |