1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Daimler Conquest (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 487 kg more than 1978 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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Daimler Conquest | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Escort |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 938 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |