1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 620 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Escort |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
