1968 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 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 1,308 cc, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 620 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, 2003 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2003 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |