1968 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 340 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 Toyota Carina, 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 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
