1968 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Ford Expedition
To start off, 1999 Ford Expedition 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1555 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 1999 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1999 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1999 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 132 L |
