1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 745 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Escort |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
