1968 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 765 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 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2000 Seat Salsa 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. 2000 Seat Salsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Escort | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |
