1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Daimler Conquest (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 624 kg more than 1970 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, 1954 Daimler Conquest (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daimler Conquest | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Escort |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2400 mm |