1975 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 344 kg more than 1975 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 Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |