1968 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 43 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 1,300 cc, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 519 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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2703 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 64 L |