1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 22 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 851 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1990 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. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Escort |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 41 L |
