1968 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2010 Hyundai H1 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2010 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Escort | H1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
