1968 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 636 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort, 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Condor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
