1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 572 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Escort |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |