2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 40 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 849 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Escort |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 41 L |
