1968 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2002 Saturn Sky is newer by 34 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Saturn Sky weights approximately 169 kg more 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, 2002 Saturn Sky (259 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm). This means 2002 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2002 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Escort | Sky |
Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 259 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2600 mm |