1984 Buick Electra vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 16 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 885 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1984 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. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Escort |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 41 L |