1984 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 255 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Ford Escort (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Escort | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |
