1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Escape |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
