2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Escort |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |
