1975 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 7 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1045 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, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Cordoba | Escort |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
