1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 2 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 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 249 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Comodoro | Escort |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
