1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Escort |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 53.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 132 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 Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |