1968 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 31 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (302 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (569 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Econoline |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3510 mm |
