1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 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), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Escort |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |