1968 Ford Escort vs. 2009 GMC Yukon

To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 41 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1808 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Ford Escort 2009 GMC Yukon
Make Ford GMC
Model Escort Yukon
Year Released 1968 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 5328 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 56 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 98 Nm 455 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 805 kg 2613 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 98 L


 

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