1968 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 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 (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 265 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, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Ford Escort 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make Ford Mazda
Model Escort MX-5 Miata
Year Released 1968 2008
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1296 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 75 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 63 mm 83.1 mm
Top Speed 153 km/hour 210 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 830 kg 1095 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1250 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 50 L


 

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