1968 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 725 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Falcon |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 59 L |