1968 Ford Escort vs. 2011 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1196 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.
Because 2011 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2011 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Escort | Musso |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
