1968 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2051 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 72 L |
