1968 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, 2004 Noble M12 is newer by 36 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster 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, 2004 Noble M12 (486 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Ford | Noble |
| Model | Escort | M12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
