1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 885 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Escort |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2370 mm |
