1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 17 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 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | 1700 | Escort |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |