1968 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 45 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Escort | Evora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |
