1971 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 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, 1968 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | 12 M |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |