1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 235 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 Ford Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Escort |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 53.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |