1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Escort |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |