1968 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2005 Toyota Stallion 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 1,998 cc, 2005 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Stallion (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Stallion should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 531 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 Toyota Stallion (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Stallion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2005 Toyota Stallion | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Stallion |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1336 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |