1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 200 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 Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1969 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Escort |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 41 L |