1968 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 32 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Speedster weights approximately 178 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Escort | Speedster |
Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |