1968 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Escort | AIV |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 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 | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |