1992 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Sierra weights approximately 180 kg more 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Sierra | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Escort |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
