1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Escort |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
