1968 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 780 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.
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, 2004 Rover 75, 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, 2004 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Escort | 75 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |
