1976 Buick Electra vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 8 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 975 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1976 Buick Electra 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. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Escort |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
