1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 11 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 828 kg more 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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1979 Buick LeSabre 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. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Escort |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |