1968 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2005 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 37 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 545 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, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2005 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Escort | KZ1 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2636 mm |