1956 Ford Escort vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Escort weights approximately 117 kg more than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
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, 1956 Ford Escort (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Escort | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 34 L |
