1968 Ford Escort vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 44 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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. 2012 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Ford Escort | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Escort | Kyron |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |