1968 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Mercury Villager

To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager 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 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.

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, 1999 Mercury Villager, 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1999 Mercury Villager 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 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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