1990 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 60 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall VX4.
Because 1967 Vauxhall VX4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Vauxhall VX4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 1967 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Escort | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
