1968 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 785 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra 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 Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Supra |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |