1968 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba

To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba 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 1,390 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 340 kg more 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, 2002 Seat Cordoba, 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, 2002 Seat Cordoba (200 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Ford Escort 2002 Seat Cordoba
Make Ford Seat
Model Escort Cordoba
Year Released 1968 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1296 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 75 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 63 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 830 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 55 L


 

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