1948 Austin 16 vs. 1957 Ford Escort
To start off, 1957 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1957 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, 1948 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1948 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1957 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |
